Allred was likely advocating aggressively as a representative of her client. She was working on her client's behalf. Sounds like Avenatti was aggressive for his own benefit.
It is ugly all around.
Jmo
I guess the key is to frame it as a legitimate cause of action, and then negotiate it as a settlement with a confidentiality clause.
I recall Letterman’s mistress getting arrested. A good lawyer may have got her a payday.